Inflammatory issues such as arthritic hands & feet feel I dont really want to give up but I dont want to give up feeling great. events are manageable until the proper drinking starts, then you tend to gravitate towards those in the room who are dry while your friends who drink turn into zombies. Out of curiosity, of those of you whove experienced BP improvement, if you dont mind, what was it when you quit? After an year, your body will have completely healed and emptied itself of all the toxins that drinking alcohol brought. Would this be deemed a bit improvement in consumption. Problem solved! Refresh the page, check Medium s site I have a partner that still drinks daily and is reluctant to stop but I can see her consumption dwindling so a good sign. Short tempered. A very healthy practice is to make a list of the things you are grateful for, and why being sober is worth all of that effort and challenges. I feel great cant ever see me drinking again dont miss it at all !! My skin colour has improved and I wake up feeling better, however, still having days when I feel pretty grim. this has resulted in better mood management (I lose my temper far slower if ever now.). Just make sure you have people around you who understand and support you not sabotage you. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Hi- Ive been drinking wine almost every night of the week, 2-4 glasses a night. Im also, in a negative environment Im trying to get out of (the reason I started drinking every day) most days have been easy for me not to drink, but today I am trying so hard not to drink, but I wont because I know Im 60 days closer to sobriety being a year. Kidneys and liver function tests are normal. I lost 15 kilograms. I want to drink every time Im out. But, simple truth is, its no way to live. I think its because my body is in shock. I did not need alcohol in 2020 in fact it honestly never came to mind. Weekends are still a struggle though, but weirdly got through Christmas and New Year without too much trouble. I was a binge drinker for 30 years, and have stopped drinking now for one month. Definitely drinking a lot more then I should be doing. So, giving up alcohol may help you to improve your relationships with friends and family. Decided last Wed to go to my doctor + get treated for past PTSD from trauma + head on car crash. Dont want to go anywhere or do anything. Since stopping drinking I sleep SO well, my face isnt puffy anymore its normal again, no weight loss but thats because Ive replaced booze with coke! I ended up in the hospital the weekend of Labor Day because my left foot turned purple and swelled up double the size. I stayed the course, kept eating better, kept trying to workout more and abstained. 6 Months Without Alcohol and Life is Beautiful In month five of not drinking alcohol, I knew I was a different person. I have never eaten sweets, now thats all I want. Not even a week after my final days as a college freshman, I went on a family vacation. Your risk of developing certain diseases will decrease. My body aches, mainly legs, but I am walking so much better from hobbling with my sons walking stick to stop me falling over. I make to-do lists for my job to keep me on track. Tomorrow is my 39th birthday. Good luck to you! I am too now hooked on of all things. Thank you. No maybe on the weekend or just for a couple of months. When you negotiate, you can fk with the rules and conditions. Always here for a chat. But it was fun. Daily Tips for a Healthy Mind to Your Inbox, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, Regional brain volume changes in alcohol-dependent individuals during early abstinence: associations with relapse following treatment, Impact of Smoking and Alcohol Use on Facial Aging in Women: Results of a Large Multinational, Multiracial, Cross-sectional Survey, Update on Osteoporosis Screening and Management, Neurocircuitry of alcohol addiction: synthesis from animal models, Effect of Alcohol on Hippocampal-Dependent Plasticity and Behavior: Role of Glutamatergic Synaptic Transmission, Neighborhoods, alcohol outlets and intimate partner violence: addressing research gaps in explanatory mechanisms. That I get off! 2020. Mentally doing great. The sweet cravings have gone thru the roof. You can do it. But since all this happened Im down to 1-2 a week. It has been more of a mental ride than physical. The sense of guilt is not uncommon and affects everyone at some point. 65 Gadsden StCharleston, SC 29401(843) 281-7964, 3321 Forest Dr Suite 3BColumbia, SC 29204(803) 599-2779, 301 Augusta St Suite 101Greenville, SC 29601(864) 532-5082. Ice Cream galore, Pralines & pecan, also carbs.. The benefits are ridiculously wonderful! But I still used it to deal with stress and feeling overwhelmed. I to have a chocolate crave. I went all out and gave up a lot of Juno food also with it and found it easier to go all out. Very soon after that I stopped, and am now nearly 5 months with no drinking. I was not a heavy drinker nor an addict of any kind. Newman RK, Stobart Gallagher MA, Gomez AE. I realized it was an oral fixation for me and chilling with my pretty gold rim, cheery quotes, elegant crystal wine glasses was glamorous. i wish everybody the best of luck on their journey to becoming alcohol free. Days one to seven: Your nervous system will start to respond to the absence of alcohol. Nov 28th was my last sip and throughout December and parts of January things were off mentally and physically. Its a mindset. Meditation is known to bring peace and harmony to mind and keep negative emotions at bay. This is my second time going clean for three months. Id highly recommend the audio/book Drink? Best to all. Its not the action im addicted to its the taste. I have been sober (alcohol & tranquilizers) for over 40 years, but today is THE critical day. 2. I am 4 weeks in!! Every day is a page. I am now 7months clean . Weve all been brainwashed about alcohol at some point. But as time goes by, with more treatment, sobriety and counseling, you will notice the change in your social relationships. Every chore is not put off any longer. After a few weeks to a month, Johnson says the central nervous system repairs: You start thinking more clearly, your memory is better, and you can concentrate better.. I like the way I feel. Want to loose another 12 lbs and wont drink alcohol until at least Sept 1st. If the wife needs fuel in her car or the kids need medication I can go out at anytime and do it. Im fitter from being able to walk and cycle more often and further without fading and I know deep within that Im far more contented than I have been for a long time. getting support from my wife and family. Badly and very slowly. I dont sleep well. Not crazy but for me 5-6 cups per day is a fix that helps and sleep is less but very deep (5-6hrs). After about six months of not drinking, I lost all of the booze belly and the 15 pounds I gained. At first, my anxiety was through the roof. I have lost 12 kgs. I am almost five months sober, and I really dont have any huge & obvious improvements, except I know my health/bloodwork has improved drastically. 5 days now which is the longest in years without a night of drinking and no urge to drink anytime soon. Dont let drinking do it to you like it did in the past, alcohol runs your brain cause it was use to it. I have the sugar craving, which is fine, but every evening I reach for a glass of zero alcohol wine and I reckon Ive still got a habit. Drinking is so normalized and is a part of British culture. I dont remember my dreams anymore. After 6 months of taking my health back I have normalized my BP. Authentic self Yes! Im feeling a lot better now but I still have some ways to go I think. I have lost 30 lb and feel great. but I fell for that the last time on day 10 AF. I seem to have so much more time. Is very very difficult to start off with but gets better with time as the body starts to heal itself. . This has been my process for the last 6 or so months. For me everyday I say to myself, today really isnt a good day to drink. I guess its a comfort and one that I know I need to change. Life is full of choices, and the choices we make, make the people we become. My withdrawal symptoms are kicking in big time now. Target set to go to Xmas. 3 years sober ! Instead, I found myself naturally reverting to my healthier habits. I do get tempted every now and again but after 6 months the downsides of alcohol just dont seem worth it anymore. We felt alone and turned to drink. If you drink regularly, your brain will start to compensate by producing stimulating chemicals, according to Harvard Health. alcohol fills the brain with toxins that can cause blackouts and it might even leave you with permanent damages to the memory. Im 3 months in. Ive quit for various reasons in the past after the accomplishment I was back to my pretty wine glass and wineing down (pun intended). Then a week passed,then 2,3 and finally 30 days sober. your path from 1-12 months is amazing to follow. I was the guy buying a case of beer at 7am from a local covienent store. I felt better but the urges were still difficult to subdue. Oh it will be awkward at first, but you are learning, see? A liter of 80 proof bourbon a day. Still have the urge to grab a few brews on Friday and Saturday. Its so nice to read these comments from so many others that are in the same boat. You have to eat healthy sweet snacks. I didnt crave anything except red wine (I used this as part of my denial that I even had a problem). Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which means it has a slowing effect on the brain. The first 24 hours alcohol-free, also known as day one, can be challenging, scary, and motivating all at once. lets go week 4, All the very best to anyone out there who is struggling with alcohol, I know how difficult it is, you have it in you to be what ever and who ever you want to be. I m proud of myself but I know God was with me every step of the way. Still tired, and really miss a Manhattan, but its just not worth it. Feeling better about myself. Fat causes inflammation and turns into many liver diseases. If I had known it was doing this to me I would have quit years ago (am 23 for those who are wondering). Published 2020 Jan 24. doi:10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00288, Cunradi CB. Rebecca Berens, MD, is a family medicine physician who specializes in women's health. thanks. 18 Keto Smoothies That Legit Taste Like Milkshakes, Easy Keto Side Dishes For Every Taste Bud. Skin and hair look healthy and you really start investing more in yourself eg: with love and care. Dont think I could ever go back even though I miss it. Drinking used to take up a lot of my time, now I use time wisely. I take one day at a time and am really enjoying my life now sober. Today I am 87days AF TLDR: i have been reading forums and articles like are you an alcoholic? does 8 beers a day give you problems? s**t like this on the internet for as long as i can remember, just quit the booze. Has been an interesting ride but my favourite result from being alcohol free has been the ability to do anything at anytime. No weight gain. GOD is always watching. Better health all around. Im way less social though. Improvements. Maybe after a year i might see all these real benefits. Well, since March 2020, I continued this schedule, minus the lunch hour drinking because Im back at the office. Nobody but GOD! The day before NYs Eve 21, I stopped drinking alcohol completely. Thank you for sharing. They feel like they have already done everything and might lose a sense of purpose, which can cause a relapse. This I find so strange after years of using it to handle any pressure . In addition, frequent drinking can cause inflammation throughout the body. Seeing the struggles and challenges faced by other people will remind you how far youve come, how miserable being addicted felt like and why you need to only go forward. Recently, my fingernails have also changed, in that they sometimes appear blueish at the cuticle, but this comes and goes. Now, three years later, I live in New York, the city that never sleeps, and Im constantly around alcohol. Last time, I made it to six months before I gave in. For the first time since picking up drinking, I woke up for my early morning runs. Dont believe everything you read, I have been working on reducing my alcohol intake, from 2 drinks a night to 2 a week. Question for you Jon: My circumstances are similar, my husband still drinks a couple (high alcohol 8%) beers 4X a night, and I find myself irritated with his drinking, which never happened in the past. I think the longer its been going on and the more you drink the more this can occur. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. I am really struggling. Stay strong its a poison thats become socially acceptable. I like to drink the majority of the day on Saturday and Sunday. Slowly, the sober life made sense and the desire to drink & use faded some. A handle a day is a lot. Word! As your body adjusts to a lack of alcohol, your blood pressure will likely drop and your liver will heal from any effects of heavy or binge drinking, says Dr. Peterson. No more anxiety, or depression. This is an important thing to look out for at any stage of sobriety. Smug Club too. A bottle a night of red wine slowly became almost 2 bottles everyday. . Ive hit 6 months AF. You can also make it a bit easier on yourself by avoiding thinking about what youre supposedly missing out onand when you do go out, drinking other hydrating beverages like water (flat or sparkling), tea (hot or iced), or something like a matcha latte, Zeitlin says. Not so sure on overseas. I will have a blood test to find out in the near future. Ive complained for a long time about a fear of premature death. I took a 75 day challenge of no drinking. At this point in my AF journey, Im now seriously wondering if I will ever drink again. . Improved relationships. I still have problems sleeping, like always, and its getting worse. Just dont have any cravings now or desire to drink . God bless! Since around 18 I never went longer then a week with drinking heavily socially. It is actually quite creepy. I hate that shit but children are like dogs u raise em right they turn out ok u raise em wrong they turn out all fucked up in the head. Id tried before but Ive never been as successful as I have been this time. Int J Environ Res Public Health. When I stopped drinking for the first 4 months all I thought & dreamed about was having a drink. Stop counting days, weeks, months. Good luck xxx. First of all, the clearest sign of too much alcohol is a hangover. Brought up with an alcoholic mother. A lot of mental health challenges are faced by alcohol addicts. They did dialysis and tried to save him. There have been times when Ive really fancied a Pale Ale, but they pass and quickly too and at 16 weeks, I think Im doing ok. I was not very good.) I was terrified that I would never last sober but I am taking everyday as they come. A big problem is boredom, especially during the dark winter months. The nutritional choices you make while under the influence arent optimal either. This all took place after work around 3 or 4 pm. 1998;22(1):5-12. The longest I did was five weeks but that was about ten years ago. It took 2 months. I want to go back to having a glass of champagne with my wife and not hiding bottles around the street. My mood is still really low. Even up until 2016 I would regularly not drink for weeks at a time. This is the number 1 for me and what keeps me going. WebNew years resolution 2 out of 6 months down. By not drinking for 3 months, the levels of your white blood cells rise, which reduces the risk of getting sick. Congratulations ! After Six Months: After half a year without drinking, you will really start to reap the rewards. I was hiding my drinking by of course tossing the bottles and cans in the recycling before anyone would see them, day drinking every weekend a 2 drinks on weeknights. It slowly started sinking in, and I asked Jesus to help me stop drinking. Youll also notice healthier skin and external appearance as well! Addict Biol. Beyondblue.org.au. They only notice you without drink until they get drunk, then after that it is game time. Unfortunately, you can't completely avoid withdrawal symptoms, but you can reduce their severity by weaning yourself off gradually. Improved sleep overall health liver has chance to be healthy. Thank you everybody for your posts. Now at 150 days in my sugar cravings have gone way down and Im now craving healthier choices so hopefully 6 month mark for me too haha. When I said that craving sweets was the only drawback, that was an oversimplification. I was drinking nearly 16 pints of Stella artois, kronenburg 1664, sanmiguel on a nightly basis. 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